Clock and jewellery repair - Quebec Metiers d'avenir

TRAINING
DESCRIPTION

This program prepares students to practice the trade and occupation of Clock and Jewellers Repairer. Students learn to repair, clean, adjust and fabricate parts for clocks and watches. They are also taught to fabricate, assemble, repair and appraise fine jewellery . Once the program completed, they will be able to use tools and machinery required for horology.

Duration : 1 800 Hours

academic
prerequisites

SCHOLARITY LEVEL : Quebec's Secondary 4th (France's Second) or equivalent
LANGUAGE LEVEL :
The level of language required varies according to the training center chosen.

* The validation of your eligibility will be confirmed by our admissions department once your application has been completed.

JOB
PROSPECTS

Jewellers, Watch Repairer

Clock Repairer

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TRAINING OBJECTIVES

Detect malfunctions of different types of time devices
Disassemble and repair devices
Focus by replacing, correcting, cleaning or adjusting their various components with appropriate tools and equipment
Learn about some general repair work on jewelery

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TRAINING CONTENT

Competency statement

HOURS

The Trade and the Training Process

Main Historical Events of Timekeeping Devices

Occupational Health and Safety

Meteorology Theory and Material Related Theory

Mechanical Components and Mechanisms Differentiation in Horology

Technical Drawing and Sketches

Manual Machining Operations

120

Machining Operations and Machine Tool

120

Mathematics and Physics

Motors, transmission components and Bearings Repair

Welding Techniques

Thermal and Chemical Treatments

Pin Wheel Escapement Repair

Swiss Anchor Escapement Repair

Balance Spring Repair

105

Regulating Organ Repair

Operation Management

Standard Mechanical Watch Repair

120

Alarms and Clocks Repair

Automatic Mechanical Watch with Calendar Mechanism Repair

120

Basic Principles of Electrotechnics and Electronics

Electric Watch Repair

120

Basic Jewellery Repair

Mechanisms of Movement

Modern Mechanical Timepiece Repair

 Job Search Techniques

Integration into the Workplace

120